| Document ID (ISN) | 49652 |
| CIS number |
88-1028 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Olcerst R.B. |
| Title |
Microscopes and ocular infections |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1987, Vol.48, No.5, p.425-431. 33 ref. |
| Abstract |
Microbial assays of industrial microscope eyepieces were conducted and pathogenic staphylococcus aureus was identified among the microorganisms. It appears that direct contact with microscope eyepieces provides a potentially significant route of transmission of bacterial and viral infections. A questionnaire was distributed to a first and second shift manufacturing operation to assess the incidence of ocular infections. There was a statistically significant incidence of sites and conjunctivitis that was 8.3 times that of a control group. An ultraviolet disinfection process was evaluated; it was rapid and emission-free and there were no residual chemical biocides. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
infection control; eyes; microbial pollution; light microscopy |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disinfection of equipment; description of technique; questionnaire survey; conjunctivitis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Environmental pollution
Air pollution
|
